Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager - Highways Location: Birmingham Sector: Infrastructure / Highways Level: Senior Project Manager The Opportunity We are working with a growing UK construction and property consultancy looking to appoint a Senior Project Manager to its Birmingham team, supporting the continued development of its infrastructure capability. This opportunity would suit an experienced Project Manager with a background in highways or wider infrastructure who is looking for greater responsibility, visibility and the opportunity to play a meaningful role within a growing consultancy. The Role As Senior Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful management and delivery of infrastructure projects, working closely with clients, consultants, contractors and key stakeholders. Responsibilities will include:

• Leading projects through key stages of the project lifecycle
• Managing programme, risk, cost, quality and overall project objectives
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and project stakeholders
• Coordinating multi-disciplinary consultant and contractor teams
• Supporting project governance, reporting and decision-making
• Managing project risks, issues and change
• Supporting procurement and consultant appointments
• Working within NEC contract environments where required
• Building strong client relationships and supporting repeat business
• Providing guidance and support to junior members of the project management team About You We are looking for an established Project Manager who can operate confidently with clients and take ownership of project delivery. You are likely to bring:
• Experience delivering highways, transportation or major infrastructure projects
• A strong project management background, ideally within a consultancy or client-side environment
• Experience managing projects across multiple stages of the project lifecycle
• Good understanding of project controls, including programme, risk, change and reporting
• Experience working with multiple technical and commercial stakeholders
• Knowledge of NEC contracts would be highly beneficial
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a wider project team
• A relevant construction, engineering or project management qualification
• Professional accreditation, or progress towards accreditation, would be advantageous Why Consider the Opportunity? This is an opportunity to join an established but growing consultancy with a strong UK presence and a director-led approach to project delivery. With more than 150 people across seven UK offices, the business offers the capability to work on significant projects while retaining the accessibility and visibility that can sometimes disappear within much larger organisations. If you're currently delivering projects within highways or infrastructure and are considering your next move in Birmingham, I'd be keen to speak with you.